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Google Pixel Buds Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Product A: Google
74 of 166 known
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Product B: Samsung
92 of 166 known
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67 of 157 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 31 known for one only
- 26 the same
- 64 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 7hB: 5hGoogle is 2 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 11hB: 8hGoogle is 3 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 20hB: 18hGoogle is 2 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A6.2g
B5.5g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro20Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_pro_review-news-55883.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review calls the Galaxy Buds2 Pro the successor of the Galaxy Buds Pro.21Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-proRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's review says the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro replaces the Galaxy Buds Pro.
Successor
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11 | 1 |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 10 | 1 |
| Dynamic | Tweeter | 5.3 | 1 |
Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly two transducers per earbud, 10 mm woofer and 5.3 mm tweeter. Dynamic technology is separately backed by exact review technical data. Coaxial 2-way alone is not used to infer technology.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 5 October 2026
Driver type
Driver size
11mm
10mm
Drivers per bud
1
2
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max bit depth
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001321Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 Pro equalizer section plus original manual six-option count. Galaxy Wearable Android required. Current slider wording for other models is not a Buds2 Pro custom band count.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
360 Audio, Direct Multi-channel 5.1 and 7.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026
Head tracking
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
Wind noise reduction
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Bass and treble are exaggerated against the SoundGuys preference curve. Sub-bass below 70 Hz is more than 6 dB above it. Treble has a bump of up to 10 dB between 4 and 8 kHz and rolls off above 9 kHz.20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Objective measurements section against the SoundGuys preference curve. Firmware and settings are not stated. No numeric deviation stored.
Default measured response has stronger sub-bass than the SoundGuys target, broadly matching mids and emphasized sound above 10 kHz.14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Objective default curve and target comparison. Source fixture/target revision, firmware and exact curve codec unstated. No graph points or aggregate rating converted to dB.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Voices sound fine in ideal conditions with too much emphasis on sibilant sounds. Noise rejection in a busy office is not strong but voice is prioritized. Wind noise rejection is weak.20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Standardized artificial mouth test with ideal, office and windy demos.
Published ideal, office, street and wind microphone recordings. Review reports noise rejection, but voice tone and consonants can sound altered.14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 7.1 |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 4.83 |
Longest tested use per charge
7.1h
4.83h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
616Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_ProRead 10 October 2026Voice (Each Earbud): three microphones, so six across the pair. This repeats the maker launch specification.18Reviewcnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-buds-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Each earbud has three microphones with wind-blocking mesh covers and a voice accelerometer.19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Each earbud has three microphones. The maker spec page lists 3 microphones without saying per earbud.
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Yes16Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original SM-R510 teardown identifies ST LSM6DSV16BX combined 6-axis IMU/bone-conduction chip and explicitly assigns its bone-conduction function to uplink call noise reduction. This is physical architecture evidence beyond the maker VPU name or a generic speech accelerometer. Cell markings also confirm 515 typical and 500 rated case, 58 rated bud. Teardown introductory ANC total 28 h typo is excluded.17Maker product pagenewsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/n4523.htmlRead 5 October 2026ST original component description explicitly separates head-motion data and dedicated bone-vibration sensing channels in LSM6DSV16BX. Product use is established by exact Buds2 Pro teardown, not inferred from component capability alone.
Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Connectivity
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Chip
Custom 6-core audio chip3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026ANC runs on a custom 6-core audio chip.
BES2700YP10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same exact-generation table gives BES2700YP one-chip platform, corroborated by physical teardown. Corporate dimension W/H labels conflict with original infographic and UK API and are not used.16Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC17Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/google-pixel-buds-proRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC and SBC codecs. It also states an 11 mm dynamic driver in each earbud.19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Review lists only AAC and SBC over Bluetooth 5.0. The maker does not name codecs.
SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, AAC, SBC2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth profiles
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Samsung Account routing, including supported Galaxy Book. Ordinary Bluetooth multipoint is separate.9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AXB4 March 6, 2024 improves Galaxy Book routing, requiring Samsung Settings 6.0 or later and phone/tablet One UI 4.1.1 or later plus Continuity Service 1.2.16 or later. Same Samsung Account required.
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair14Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 10 October 2026Fast pair your Google Pixel Buds with an Android phone.
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Requirements: any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device including Android or iOS mobile devices, tablets and laptops. Full feature access needs Android. CNET confirms use with Macs and Windows PCs.18Reviewcnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-buds-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Multipoint connects the buds to two devices at once, including Apple iOS devices, Macs and Windows PCs.
Connection per platform
AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
Features that need a specific device
AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Audio with head tracking | Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro or newer Pixel phones. Head tracking is off by default. |
| Low-latency gaming mode | Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer, with compatible games. |
| Bluetooth SuperWideBand | Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer. |
| Clear Calling | Pixel 7 or newer. |
| Full access to features | Google Account, Assistant-enabled companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection. |
| Live translation | Compatible Android phone with the latest Google app and Google Translate app. |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| 24-bit Hi-Fi audio | Samsung Seamless Codec HiFi on a compatible Galaxy device with One UI 4.0 or later. App support varies. |
| 360 Audio and head tracking | Compatible Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 3.1 or later and supported content. Selected Samsung TVs also support 360 Audio. |
| Direct Multi-channel 5.1/7.1 | Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 4.1.1 or later. Selected Samsung TV models support 5.1 only. |
| Auto Switch | Same Samsung Account on supported Galaxy phone/tablet/watch/Book. TV switching is for calls only. |
| Galaxy AI Interpreter and Live Translate | Compatible Galaxy smartphone and current software. Phone does translation, not the earbuds. Samsung Account and language packs required. Live Translate needs network access and Samsung Phone app. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 7 |
| ANC on | Yes | 20 |
| ANC off | No | 11 |
| ANC off | Yes | 31 |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 18 |
| ANC off | No | 8 |
| ANC off | Yes | 29 |
| Call | No | 3.5 |
| Call | Yes | 14 |
| Call | No | 4 |
| Call | Yes | 15 |
Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Playback 5/18 h ANC on, 8/29 h off, where totals include buds and case. Call 3.5/14 h ANC on, 4/15 h off. The two pairs of call rows preserve these stated conditions here because call mode does not encode ANC. Preproduction Galaxy smartphone, original default settings. Exact host, codec, volume and firmware unstated. App/network/use affect runtime.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026
Longest claimed use per charge
11h
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
7h
5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
11h
8h
Total with case (claimed)
31h
29h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
20h
18h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
4h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
1h1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Up to 1 hour of listening time after 5 minutes. The spec page does not name the ANC state. iFixit and SoundGuys both say ANC on.16Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_ProRead 10 October 2026Repeats the maker wording: a 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on.
Charging case
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Case battery
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515mAh2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical 515 mAh, rated 500 mAh. The original US launch table labels 500 as typical, conflicting with exact UK table, original maker infographic and photographed case-cell label. Those agree on 515 typical, so 500 is not substituted.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Launch table typical 500 mAh conflicts with same-table rated 500 and later exact UK typical 515. Exact UK table plus original maker infographic and physical cell markings control the stored typical value.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 202616Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
Qi7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026Original maker infographic explicitly Qi-certified wireless charging. No Qi2, magnetic alignment or case maximum wattage inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-buds2-pro-vs-buds2-vs-buds-proRead 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 Pro comparison column explicitly USB-C, Qi and Wireless PowerShare. Other Buds columns are not inherited.
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double tap: next track, end or reject a call, Triple tap: previous track, Swipe forward: volume up, Swipe backward: volume down, Press and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, Say Hey Google: voice assistant7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Touch controls table. Press and hold switches between ANC and Transparency by default.
Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Double tap earbud edge in Labs3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026
Remappable controls
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer and gyroscope, Voice accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Sensors row, earbuds and case.
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
Precision finding
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Live translation
Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Width19.9Height21.6Depth18.7mm(0.8 × 0.9 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact labeled HxWxD values reordered by explicit labels, not appearance. Original maker infographic also explicitly labels W19.9/H21.6/D18.7. Corporate report later reverses W/H labels, and its dimensions are not used.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026
Case weight
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Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
SZGGA34L, SZGGQGM12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026FCC ID SZGGA34L and SZGGQGM1.
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Earbuds, Wireless charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, Quick Start Guide, Safety, Warranty, and Regulatory Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026What's in the box row for Pixel Buds Pro.
Galaxy Buds2 Pro left and right earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, USB charging cable, Quick Start Guide18Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/fe8924747739a7c817a74c5176c6d9390427c2f33249a40da05437d4227a45a9_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original EU/UK maker Quick Start Guide GH68-54690D Rev1.0 June 2022, mirrored PDF. English pages 2 to 7 read through web original. Native download unavailable with HTTP 403. Supplied items may vary by region. Exact UK cable length not established, so French 1 m claim is omitted. No power adapter listed.
Cables included
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_06Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original two-page Samsung France SM-R510 maker fiche, retailer-hosted. Both pages read and page 2 visually inspected. Shared hardware facts only. Regional French SKUs, GTINs, cable 1 m and Android 7 wording are not borrowed into the UK package. Printed RAM 8 Go is uncorroborated and unused.
Manual
support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/123097682Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Guide for Google Pixel Buds Pro.
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English 09/2022 Rev1.0, linked from exact UK SKU support. All 51 numbered pages read. Source default settings and firmware may differ from current firmware.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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